101General powers of inspectors and investigators

101 General powers of inspectors and investigators An inspector or investigator who enters land or premises under this part may, for the exercise of a function under this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the land or premises or anything at the land or premises: (a) inspect or examine; (b) take measurements or conduct tests; (c) take samples of water, soil or anything else; (d) make sketches, drawings or any other kind of record (including photographs, films, or audio, video or other recordings); (e) take onto the land or premises any people, equipment or material the inspector or investigator reasonably needs; (f) require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give information, answer questions, or produce documents or anything else, reasonably needed;

(g) require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give the inspector or investigator reasonable assistance. Note 1 The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege. Note 2 Premises includes any land, structure or vehicle and any part of an area